Veteran services at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory
Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory serves veteran families in Bristol, TN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $4,230 for basic burial and $1,718 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,718. That places direct cremation roughly 8% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Mountain Home National Cemetery Annex in TN, about 18 miles from Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,718. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 2223 Volunteer Pkwy. in Bristol, TN. You can reach the home at (423) 764-7123. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, memorial services, ash scattering services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Installed Bristol and Sullivan County's first crematory in 1993.
- Offers clear, upfront pricing for all services.
- Provides 24/7 immediate and long-term grief support, including interactive aftercare videos, daily email affirmations, and personalized guides.
- Specializes in Veterans Services, including military honors, U.S. flag presentation, and VA benefit guidance.
- Offers online pre-planning services and a comprehensive planning checklist.
- Serves a wide geographic area including Bristol, Kingsport, Church Hill, Elizabethton, Walnut Hill, and Blountville, TN.
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- · Ash Scattering Services
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How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.